Service Folder The Old Testament lesson continues with the history of Abraham’s family, specifically his grandson, Jacob. It takes us to Jacob’s wedding, where his Uncle Laban deceived him, so that he up with 2 wives, Rachel and Leah. While Jacob loved Rachel more than Leah, Leah would be the ancestor of Jesus. We see Leah’s Descendant at another wedding: the Wedding…
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Sermons on Romans
Service Folder Moses takes us inside Isaac’s family, which like any family, had its family sins. Despite that, God was doing his good work – for Isaac and his son Jacob were next in line as ancestors of the Promised Savior, the very Savior they needed and we need. Their Descent Jesus was brought to the temple as a 12 year old…
Service Folder.docx Service Folder.pdf Theme: Light Shines in the Darkness The Feast of the Epiphany centers in the visit of the Magi from the East. In that respect, it is a “Thirteenth Day” of Christmas; and yet, it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical season. While Christmas has focused on the Incarnation of our Lord—that is, on God becoming flesh—the…
Service Folder Advent 2 is the Sunday of hope. We hope for many things in this life, but whatever hopes we have here eventually disappoint. God gives us a hope, though, that will not disappoint – Jesus’ second advent (coming). God promises Jesus’ second advent. God will keep his promise. Hope waits on God to keep his promise. A good example. of…
Service Folder The season of Advent, begins by focusing on the lowly coming of Jesus. His coming was first promised when Adam and Eve fell to the devil’s temptation in paradise. When they fell, all humanity fell with them and paradise was broken. Fast forward four millenia, Matthew shows us Promised Savior: “Behold, your king is coming to you, lowly and riding…
Service Folder This Sunday we will observe the Festival of the Reformation. At the time of Martin Luther, the Gospel that we are saved by grace alone had been buried for centuries. Through God’s servant, Martin Luther, he restored the Gospel to the church. The Sunday service will also include a Mortgage Burning Ceremony. This month of October, Saved By Grace made…
Service Folder Beware of False Prophets “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15). Deceit has its strength in masquerading as the truth. “You will recognize them by their fruits” (Matt. 7:20). The “fruits” of a true prophet are faithfulness in proclaiming the Word of the Lord. This is the will of…